pointed commentary on current affairs in Jamaica and the Caribbean

LOTS of discussion about Anita Antoinette, the Jamaican appearing on the current edition of the US talent show The Voice. Check out my post on http://www.rjrnewsonline.com on why she’s not getting the love that Tessanne did!

Are we ignoring the Jamaican contestant on the current edition of The Voice because she’s black, with dreadlocks? Anita Antoinette auditioned two years ago on Season 3 but didn’t impress the judges enough to get a chair to turn. This time she’s made it into the Top 12 after a four-chair turn-around in the blind auditions, and some are asking “Where’s the excitement from Jamaica this time?” Read more here.